Kiss of Death? Ratner Says "I Lo-v-v-v-e John McCain"

Fox & Friends Weekend/NewsBusters ^ | Mark Finkelstein

[governsleastgovernsbest]

by Mark Finkelstein

March 11, 2006

Ellen Ratner doesn't just like John McCain. She doesn't even just love him. Nope. Ellen lov-v-v-v-v-es [as FCC rules require us to describe him] "the maverick senator from Arizona."

But the question arises: just how influential will Ellen's adoration will be for Republicans choosing their 2008 presidential candidate? Can we imagine they will not be particularly swayed by the whims of a woman who openly rooted for the war in Iraq to go badly so as to damage President Bush politically?

Ratner's remarks came in the course of this morning's 'Long and the Short of It' segment on Fox & Friends Weekend, in which the diminutive Ratner regularly squares off with lanky conservative columnist Jim Pinkerton. The topic was the GOP 'cattle call' currently occuring in Memphis, at which attendees will hear from many of the 2008 Republican hopefuls and participate in a straw vote.

Pinkerton went first, and depicted McCain as the front-runner. When host Page Hopkins mentioned that McCain had already tried and failed - in 2000 - to obtain the GOP nomination, Pinkerton pointed out that Ronald Reagan had also fallen short - in 1976 - before winning the nomination in 1980. Pinkerton argued that the experience of having been through the process once was very beneficial as it helped candidates avoid campaign pitfalls.

That's when Ratner piped up: "I love John McCain. I am not a Republican, but I lo-v-v-v-v-e John McCain. So I am hoping he is the one."

Of course, for a committed liberal like Ratner, even love has its limits: "I am not saying I would vote for him."

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Fox & Friends Weekend/NewsBusters Ratner love-muffin ping to the Today show list.

[Dr. Scarpetta]

Shocking news for McCain...

[governsleastgovernsbest]

She lov-v-v-v-v-e-s McCain:

[Toespi]

This brought me right out of bed this morning.

[hershey]

Ratner thinks McCain's wonderful. God help us.

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Here's a report documenting Ratner's hope for the war in Iraq to go badly:

http://www.jewishpress.com/page.do/1462/Media_Monitor.html

[Pharmboy]

Indeed...McPain is the leading Republican presidential nominee among demonrats, socialists, commies and supporters of the Keating Five.

[governsleastgovernsbest]

The object of her affection,
Has changed her complexion
From white to rosy red.

[msnimje]

Well, that's one declared vote from a Democrat and still none from Republicans.

[mewzilla]

McKeating...er, McCain's toast.

[Echo Talon]

Another reason I can't vote for him. LOL

[johnny7]

Ratner and the DNC/MSM will love McCain... unless/until he wins the Republican nomination in 2008. He will then be labeled as deranged... damaged from his POW experience(which might be true) and more fit for analysis than the Oval Office.

However... they will shudder in orgasm should he run as an Independent.

[Past Your Eyes]

When I see this, I'll vote for McCain.

[jigsaw]

Ratner love-muffin ping

LOL!!!!!

[Miss Marple]

I have alwaays thought that the media pushed McCain because they had a whole bunch of dirt on him, and were just waiting for him to get nominated so that they could use it.

Ratner's comment this morning (I heard it myself) confirms my opinion. Ratner is anti-war, sothere is no reason for her to loooove McCain except that he would be a sitting duck if he got the nomination.

[imintrouble]

Has anyone manufactured a McCain doll which runs from side to side and spins at midpoint?

[John D]

All democrats love McCrazy, his problem is that NO TRUE Republican can stand him. He is more of a democrat than Hillary.

[mewzilla]

Just checked the FEC's website. An Ellen Ratner's given plenty to The Swimmer, but not a dime so far to McKeating...er, McCain. Gonna put your money where your mouth is, Ellen?

[Past Your Eyes]